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No two Winter Term projects are the same, but all share a commitment to personal and educational growth.
Students are required to complete three Winter Term projects during their four years at Oberlin. Each one can be different and build on previous experiences. Projects can be done independently or in groups and can take place on Oberlin’s campus or around the world. Students use this time to expand their academic knowledge, prepare for a future career, conduct intensive research, put on an artistic performance, or develop a new skill.
Explore the many possibilities for Winter Term at Oberlin.
Experience learning new things in new ways, whether in a group or individual project.
Launch into purposeful work that builds on your Winter Term experiences.
Advising Sessions
The Office of Winter Term wants to help you make the most of your winter term experience! Through peer advising, individual project planning workshops and one-on-one advising sessions, we can assist you in determining the project that best suits your interests and goals.
The schedule of workshops and drop-in advising can be found on our Winter Term Events Calendar.
30-minute individual advising appointments are available through Handshake. If the available advising times don’t suit your schedule, send email to wterm@oberlin.edu and we will be glad to help you find a different appointment time. Since appointments are limited, we recommend meeting with a peer advisor first.